Local area networks—evolving from shared to switched access
IBM Systems Journal
Multimedia Systems: An Overview
IEEE MultiMedia
Supporting random access on real-time retrieval of digital continuous media
Computer Communications
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The capabilities of currently available hardware and software for supporting multimedia applications are examined. In particular, the Apple Macintosh, DOS/Windows, IBM Ultimedia/OS-2, Unix, and Philips/Microware are discussed. The inadequacies of present hardware are identified. Data compression, bandwidth, delivery bottleneck, LAN issues, and interoperability are discussed